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| - I spotted this place while walking downtown two days ago. It looked beautiful from the outside, so we decided to try it for dinner. Although it rained sporadically all afternoon today, we managed to avoid the downpours and secure our seats less than 10 minutes after arrival. Pizzéria No. 900 doesn't take reservations - which I guess goes into the idea of a "neighoughood pizzeria" - so it can be a bit annoying if you're not ready to stand in line.
The restaurant has perhaps ~30-35 seats. Its not big, but perfectly arranged and decorated. The white subway tile walls and patterned floors are simple and clean, giving an aerated look to the otherwise small restaurant. Inside, a mirrored wall further expands the space. Combined with the beautiful wooden tables and glass shelves, the whole place looks luminous and welcoming.
We took advantage of the waiting time to decide on our orders. I strongly recommend the burrata, especially if you're a cheese monster like me. Every item on that wooden board was praise-worthy. The taste of the sun-soaked cherry tomatoes was enhanced by fresh parsley and olive oil. The olives (castelvetrano?) were mild and meaty. The pesto fragrant and beautiful in color. The cheese itself was of course wonderful: creamy, rich and fresh all at the same time. Upon his first bite, my boyfriend decided on the spot that he would come back just for burrata - everyday single day - for a whole week!
His mild Italian sausage pizza came soon after. To me, they apologized and said they were re-making my spicy pancetta and figs pizza, as it was apparently overcooked. It came merely 2 minutes later, which shows how important customer service is to Pizzéria No. 900. I have to admit that the pizzas were less impressive than the burrata, but still delicious. The outer crust had all those delightful imperfections and blisters, and the center was just thin enough to hold its own. I was actually surprised to see my boyfriend finish all of his crusts - he normally refuses to eat them. He explained that it was "different" this time (lol).
In the meantime, rain was coming down again, so we decided to stay for dessert. Since cannolis were not available, we opted for coffee. And so, we spent the last 20 minutes of this hour and a half-long dinner happily sipping (great) coffee while watching the rain fall outside the large open windows. Such a relaxing time!
I think the greatest strength of Pizzéria No. 900 comes from the quality of their products, and the attention they give to details, whether it concerns the food, setting, or service. Seriously, it's worth a visit.
Tip: If the restaurant is packed and you don't feel like waiting, consider ordering for take-out. You will be out of there pizza in hand in much less time.
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